Avoiding Dental Decay

Avoiding Dental Decay

A cavity or any other kind of decay occurring in your mouth is an infection that is actively attacking the enamel of your teeth. In fact, it’s one of the most common infections to afflict the human body, only getting beat by the common cold. Despite how common dental decay is, it’s 100% preventable. Unfortunately, people do not put enough time and effort into their dental routine in order to stop this infection. Luckily, the information … Read more

How to Handle a Tooth Emergency

How to Handle a Tooth Emergency

The problem with a tooth emergency is that it’s very vague. There are numerous accidents and incidents that can be considered a tooth emergency. Luckily, we’ll try to cover as many of them as possible. Nevertheless, all tooth emergencies share a similar step with each other; seek a dentist as soon as possible. Especially for: Lost Tooth A lost tooth can be quite startling. If a baby tooth gets knocked out prematurely, the only thing you have … Read more

How to Handle Your Fear of the Dentist

How to Handle Your Fear of the Dentist

  According to recent studies, it is believed that about 75% of people in the US have some form of anxiety when going to the dentist. The levels of anxiety can range from mild to severe, but that’s still, in our minds, regarded as a very high percentage. When it comes to having an actual fear or phobia of the dentist, it is believed that 5 to 10% of adults have one. That means about 5 to 10% … Read more

Routes for Hope 2015

Routes for Hope 2015

  On October 10th, 2015 over 200 registered runners took to the track of Pope John Paul High School to compete in the annual Roots of Hope 5K Walk/Run. Everyone who had registered, though wanting to win, knew that the race had two more important points than trying to achieve first place. First, they knew they were here to honor Tierra L. Dobry and secondly, to raise significant amounts of money in order … Read more

Your Heart and Your Oral Health

Through many years of research, doctors and scientists alike are finding shreds of evidence that tie gum disease and heart disease together. Essentially, researchers are finding that people who take care of their teeth are doing themselves a favor in the long run, as this also benefits their heart health. So make sure you’re brushing and flossing daily and get a dental check up regularly! Unfortunately, there is not enough evidence between this link … Read more

King of Prussia Dental™ Associates Earns BBB Accreditation

In a continued effort to provide the most exceptional service possible, King of Prussia Dental™ Associates would like to announce our acceptance into the Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving the Washington DC and Eastern PA regions. As an accredited BBB member, we are dedicated to promoting even greater trust in the marketplace. Our number one priority is you! Making sure our patients are comfortable and relaxed while allowing us to perform our general dentistry services with the highest level of trust. … Read more

Reducing Tooth Sensitivity

Reducing Tooth Sensitivity

  Some people go throughout their entire day, avoiding hot and cold food items because they yield painful results whenever their teeth come in contact with hot soup or cold ice cream. Unfortunately, sensitive teeth are a very common ailment amongst the US population. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, over 40 million people experience tooth sensitivity and most people just deal with the symptoms. However, by learning … Read more

3 Simple Steps to Prevent Plaque Build Up

3 Simple Steps to Prevent Plaque Build Up

Plaque is something that can often be unavoidable, however, using techniques to help prevent excessive plaque build up is something that should be routine in everyone’s life. Having too much plaque can cause tooth decay, cracking, or other issues such as Gingivitis if left uncleaned for too long. Below we have detailed some steps you can take to not only prevent plaque build up but they can help take care of your teeth in general. … Read more

Dealing with Dental Emergencies on Vacation

Dealing with Dental Emergencies on Vacation

What’s better than a week at the beach? Or perhaps you and your family enjoy a nice mountain getaway in the winter? Whatever your favorite vacation destination may be, it’s always nice to have some time off to enjoy the things you love, with the people you love the most. Vacations are meant to be a planned and stress free moment in life. So what are you to do when an unplanned dental emergency occurs during relaxation time? … Read more

Does it hurt to get your cavities filled?

Does it hurt to get your cavities filled

This is a common question and is something that is frequently searched for on the internet. It is almost a guarantee that at some point in your life you will have to get a cavity filled but don’t worry it is not something that will hurt. A better word to describe tooth filling may be discomfort. Getting your cavities filled is an important part of routine maintenance on your teeth. Filling cavities can help to prevent things such as a root … Read more